Blasting has long been a basic tool in road and trail construction throughout the west. I recently spoke with Debra Davis, the lead blaster for the Okanagan/Wenatchee National Forest, and her counterpart in the Mount Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest, Bridget Wisniewski. Both told me that there is a lot more to ... Read more
The Inyo, Sierra and Sequoia national forests are now updating their forest plans, which guide the management of land in the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service has released draft plans and related documents for these three forests for public comment. You can read these drafts and learn more about ... Read more
By Anitra Kass and Mark Larabee
By designating three new national monuments in Southern California last week, President Barack Obama strengthened protections on more than 30 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail while connecting vast tracts of important open spaces.
The Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow and Castle Mountains national ... Read more
On the shoulder of Mt. Jefferson, in Central Oregon, the Pamelia Limited Entry Area, has added protections. A special permit is required. Travelers holding backcountry permits for travel along the PCT, including the Long-distance Permit, should not camp in the zone unless they have obtained this extra permit. Click here ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail traverses some of the most remote and awe inspiring landscapes in the American West. In recent years, it has become a popular avenue for exploration. People wanting to see and experience these landscapes often access the backcountry via the PCT. Much of the country they come ... Read more
Here is a picture of our (my dad and my) little orange cooler. Some of you might recognize it if you hiked the PCT between 2005 and 2009 and happened across it when it was providing trail magic near Highway 18 in Big Bear. For some of you, it provided ... Read more
You made 2014 one of the best years ever for the trail.
On Saturday, April 11, PCT members, volunteers, partners and supporters gathered in Sacramento, Calif. for our annual meeting and open house. We recapped the year’s successes and challenges, socialized, shared trail news, and recognized your hard work and ... Read more
Fifteen youth scholarships are available for this summer’s National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference in Franklin, TN from June 27th-July 1st, 2015. Join PCTA, the PNTS and many other organizations in the National Trails System.
In order to encourage young adults to become more involved in the National Trails System, ... Read more
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